Augšdaugava protected landscape area

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Augšdaugava protected landscape area, Protected landscape area in Daugavpils region, Latvia

The area spans 208 square kilometers of diverse landscapes, including Sventes and Medumu lakes with islands, along with several small lakes around them.

The landscape territory gained protected status in 1977 to maintain natural habitats and biodiversity in the southeastern part of Latvia.

The protected area incorporates Sventes nature parks, Lake Bardinska, Medumu Lake Islands, Lake Skujines, and Sventes Lake reserves within its boundaries.

The protected area supports outdoor activities while maintaining IUCN category V standards for landscape preservation and ecological research opportunities.

Located on the left bank of Upper Daugava, the territory occupies southeast Ilūkste hill with Egļukalns and Skrudalienas hills to the southwest.

GPS coordinates: 55.88333,27.00000

Latest update: March 13, 2025 15:28

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